Food Scraps Turned into Burnable Methane Gas?

It is unfortunate to think but also true that here in the U.S. we waste a lot of food each and every day.  What if we told you you could turn that food waste into methane gas to power your stove to make more food?  What if we told you what is left as residual can be used as fertilizer in your garden to grow more food?  This what seems almost science fiction is being made possible in the near future by a company called  Indiegogo.  If you are interested to read more about the process feel free to read this article.  What do you think about this new technology?  Is it something you could see yourself using?  Let us know in the comment section.

How to have a California Thanksgiving Picnic

How do you have Thanksgiving in the Golden State?  You could stick with a traditional Thanksgiving with the turkey and gravy or you could give a California Thanksgiving Picnic a try.  If that sounds interesting to you then check out these tips on how to have a California Thanksgiving Picnic by reading the link below.  We realize at this time of year not all of the states have appropriate weather for these types of picnics.  You don't have to hold yourself to just Thanksgiving.  You could give this a try any time.  If you decide to do so let us know how it turns out.

http://www.bustle.com/articles/124040-how-to-host-a-california-thanksgiving-burritos-included

Thanksgiving in Hotels around the World

Do you like to travel around the holidays?  A lot of people love to travel around this time of the year.  If you find yourself as one of these people be sure to check out this list.  What is your favorite place to be around the holidays?

Outdoor Picnic with a Real Russian Brown Bear

Outside of Moscow there was an outdoor picnic photo shoot with a real life Brown Bear named Stepan.  The photo shoot was part of an anti-hunting campaign in Russia.  Stepan was rescued from hunters when he was a cub and was raised captivity as a vegetarian.  What do you think of these photos?  Would you ever consider having a picnic with a real life bear like Stepan?  Let us know below after reading this article.

Motorized Picnic Tables in Australia?

There have been reports of motorized picnic tables driving around in Perth, located in Western Australia.  There appears to be more than one table.  The police are having a tough time finding the people driving them around.  They are looking for them due to many safety hazards and violations.  Our question to you is would you ever consider making such a contraception to drive around at your picnic?  You can read the article here.

Old Fashioned Family Picnic Comic

We found a funny quick picnic comic about a good old fashioned family picnic gone wrong.  We hope you enjoy.  Does this remind you of any of your picnics?  We hope not but feel free to explain below!

Willow Picnic Basket Set for 4

Today we wanted to talk about one of our Willow Picnic Basket Set for 4 baskets.
The Brown Willow Picnic Basket Sets for 4 pictured below has a beautiful cotton multiple colored striped pattern and a dark brown wicker willow weaved exterior. These dark and bright contrasting colors make this basket stand out.  This basket makes a great gift to anyone who loves to have a cheese and wine picnic.  Due to the fact there is already wine glasses, a bottle opener, a cheese knife, and a cheese cutting board included with the set. So grab you favorite cheese and wines or anything other food or drinks you desire.  The Brown Willow Picnic Basket Sets for 4 is that perfect cheese and wine basket you have been looking for!

Illinois Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine Tickets Still Available

The chocolate, cheese, and wine festival held in Glen Ellyn, Illinois still have tickets available until tomorrow 11/19/15.  The festival will be held the following day on 11/20/15.  If you live in the Illinois area and are interested in attending you can buy tickets and find more information here.  Those of you who are too far away tell us about a similar event we can learn about in your area.

South Sioux Students Make Picnic Tables for Local Community

A total of 16 South Sioux Students have made over a dozen picnic tables and counting for their local community of South Sioux City, Nebraska.  The students are part of a Gateway to Learning school that is an alternative to high school.  Most students are there to finish their high school education and have had problems in a traditional high school.  If you would like to find out how this project got started you can find out more here.  You can post any comments below.

Alligator Shows Up Uninvited to a Picnic

If you live in the southeast and are planning on having a picnic next to a lake or pond you have probably had this possibility creep into your mind.  At Lake Alice next to the University of Florida, home of the gators, a picnic by two students was briefly interrupted by a unwanted reptile.  The gator walked up ate a sandwich before going back into the lake. Take a look at the video and article to see for yourself.  Would you ever consider having a picnic next to a lake that is known for having alligators in it?

Don't Feed the Bears Picnic Comic

We found a cute and funny picnic comic recently that we wanted to share with you.  We hope you like it.  Tell us what you think below!

Insulated Picnic Baskets

Planning on spending the whole day outdoors? Keep your food and beverages at the desired temperature with one of our Insulated Picnic Baskets. They are specifically designed for these long outings with their aluminum foil insulated design. Whether you are with your friends or family spend less time worrying about your food and drinks and more with them.

Blue Insulated Picnic Baskets Set for 4

Brown Insulated Picnic Baskets for 4

Pastoral Cheese and Wine Resturant / Store up and Running in Andersonville

The Pastoral gourmet shop has opened its fifth location in Andersonville in late October.  The shop includes a restaurant and a retail store for you to purchase your cheese and wine fixes.  This store is different from the rest in that it has Swedish delicacies to choose from.  The reason for this is the area has recently been losing most of its Swedish locations.  The store even has mustard on tap!  What do you think of that?  Have you visited any of their other locations before?  Tell us about your experience below!

Pastoral Cheese and Wine

Ireland's Electric Picnic

Keeping with the topic of the electric picnic, we thought we would share with you more information about the actual event that happens in Ireland every year.  The picnic is more than just a rock music picnic as the name can suggest there is actually comedy, theater, all varieties of music, and the circus is even there.  The first picnic was held in 2004.  You can learn more about the picnic by reading this article.  Do you have any picnics come to mind that we have here that are similar to this large picnic?

Closet full of Personal Belongings Lost at Electric Picnic

In Ireland this years electric picnic there are just as many lost items as always.  Cell phones, cameras, keys, passports, rings, watches, handbags and so on were forgotten or lost at this years picnic.  People who lost something at the picnic had two days to come back and get their items before they were donated to charity.  You can view some of the items lost via this article.  Have you ever lost anything at a big event like this?  Did you get your item back?

Funny Bear Picnic Table Picture



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Creative Picnic Recipe Ideas

When you go to a picnic you want to have food that above all else tastes great.  However, for special occasions such as picnics its a great idea to also focus on creativity.  This article below focuses on both of these factors.  If you have any creative ideas feel free to share them below.  Also do you have a favorite recipe from this article.

Creative Picnic Recipe Ideas

Cheese recipes with all of your favorite cheeses

If you love cheese like we do we have got an article of the best cheese recipes you could ever ask for.  Food and Wine brings you 28 recipes with all of your favorite cheeses!  Brie, Lebneh, Gouda, Swiss, Manouri, and many more of your favorite cheeses.  Let us know which one you are dying to try below.

28 cheese recipies

Catholic Bishop creates interfaith committee and picnic

Keeping on the subject of interfaith picnics.  We read about an article that took place a couple months ago in St. Cloud, MN.  Not only did a bishop and people of other faiths put together an interfaith picnic but they created their own interfaith committee to bring people together in their community.  Now having a second article about the always touchy topic of faith intertwined picnic style we would like to know do you think your community would benefit from this kind of picnic?

Interfaith committee and picnic

Muslims, Christians held interfaith picnic in Tennessee

In late October the Murfreesboro Muslim Youth founder Abdou Kattih and Murfreesboro Cold Patrol member Jason Bennett held an interfaith picnic in Murfreesboro, TN.  Both groups work on assisting the homeless.  The picnic itself was free and open, to not only the Christian and Muslim faith but, to all faiths.  Have you ever been a part of anything similar to this?  Religion is always a heated topic so what are your thoughts on this picnic?  Should there be more picnics like this one or do you think the picnic did not go well?

Interfaith Picnic Article